# SDR USAA920071035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 27, 2007
- Submitted: October 30, 2007
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N668AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N668AW), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A320-232
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a320-232) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1764
- Aircraft time: 21,076 hours, 8,008 cycles
- System (JASC): [5554 · Rudder/Tab, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5554)
- Part: Hinge Fitting
- Part number: D5537131800000
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Rudder
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA920071035

## Discrepancy

SAL - MAJOR REPAIR - BC4 CHECK - RUDDER HINGE FITTING NR 1 HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY, VERTICAL STABILIZER STA 780 / RIB 2.  REPLACED RUDDER HINGE FITTING NR 1, VERTICAL STABILIZER STA 780 / RIB 2 IAW A320 SRM 51-72-11.

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